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Anxiety and Anger Symptoms in Hwabyung Patients Improved More following 4 Weeks of the Emotional Freedom Technique Program Compared to the Progressive Muscle Relaxation Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Joint Authors
Suh, Jin Woo
Chung, Sun Yong
Kim, Sang Young
Lee, Jung Hwan
Kim, Jong Woo
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a meridian-based psychological therapy.
The present clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of EFT as a new treatment option for Hwabyung (HB) patients experiencing anger and compares the efficacy to the Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), the conventional meditation technique.
Methods.
The EFT and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) methods were performed on 27 HB patients, and their capacities to alleviate anxiety, anger, and emotional status were compared.
After a 4-week program, a survey was conducted; patients then completed a self-training program for 4 weeks, followed by a second survey.
Results.
During the initial 4 weeks, the EFT group experienced a significant decrease in the HB symptom scale, anger state, and paranoia ideation (p<0.05).
Over the entire 9-week interval, there were significant decreases in the HB symptom scale, anxiety state, anger state, anger trait, somatization, anxiety, hostility, and so on in EFT group (p<0.05).
Conclusion.
The EFT group showed improved psychological symptoms and physical symptoms greater than those observed in the PMR group.
EFT more effectively alleviated HB symptoms compared to PMR.
EFT group showed better maintenance during self-training, suggesting good model of self-control treatment in HB patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Suh, Jin Woo& Chung, Sun Yong& Kim, Sang Young& Lee, Jung Hwan& Kim, Jong Woo. 2015. Anxiety and Anger Symptoms in Hwabyung Patients Improved More following 4 Weeks of the Emotional Freedom Technique Program Compared to the Progressive Muscle Relaxation Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061234
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Suh, Jin Woo…[et al.]. Anxiety and Anger Symptoms in Hwabyung Patients Improved More following 4 Weeks of the Emotional Freedom Technique Program Compared to the Progressive Muscle Relaxation Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061234
American Medical Association (AMA)
Suh, Jin Woo& Chung, Sun Yong& Kim, Sang Young& Lee, Jung Hwan& Kim, Jong Woo. Anxiety and Anger Symptoms in Hwabyung Patients Improved More following 4 Weeks of the Emotional Freedom Technique Program Compared to the Progressive Muscle Relaxation Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1061234
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1061234